In an earlier blog post from June 2021 we urged Made members to help save 18 Month Old Gunner's Life by becoming a bone marrow donor or donating to help finance vital research. Thanks to everyone who supported the cause, Gunner has received the life changing transplant on Tuesday 24th August. However, it did come with its challenges.
In March 2021 Gunner, nephew to Denise Brinton- Staysafe PPE Founder and member of Made in the Midlands, was diagnosed with MPS Type 1, a life-limiting disease that can be slowed by weekly blood transfusions and a bone marrow transplant. Denise said:
“We’ve had many setbacks including sepsis and other infections but Gunner has had his bone marrow transplant. The doctors are astounded by his resilience and we’re hoping that this major hurdle is one step closer to improving his quality of life.”
The bone marrow donor came from Germany for Gunner, however, there is still a major shortage in the UK for people needing transplants. Please donate to help towards research for this life threatening disease by clicking here.